Shark IQ Review (RV1001AE) - Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum is Here!

The Shark IQ (RV1001AE) is a robot vacuum with great navigation, wifi connectivity, and a self-emptying dust bin. But how well does it actually clean? Let's find out now!
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Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:20 Cleaning Tests
1:22 Design & Features
2:39 Parts & Maintenance
3:00 Navigation
3:24 Value & Summary
#Shark
Should you buy the Shark IQ?
I would recommend the Shark IQ if you want the following in a robot vacuum:
Hands-off vacuuming: The Shark IQ is designed to be a vacuum you don’t have to worry about. Smarter navigation helps to keep this vacuum from getting stuck or going in places it doesn’t belong.
Self-emptying dust bin: The large capacity, bagless dust bin in the Shark IQ docking station can hold up to 30 loads of debris from the on-board dust bin. This allows you to forget about emptying the bin for a couple weeks at a time.
A great value: Considering all of the features on the Shark IQ, the price point really is exceptional.
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[@ModernCastle]

Buy Shark IQ - amzn.to/38KlUi0 Questions? Ask in the comments! I do my best to respond within 24 hours.

[@AlbertCloete]

Cool, so if I don't routinely pour out whole cereal boxes on my floors this one should work well?

[@jamescarey982]

Lmao

[@SocialAlexNYC]

Exactly. Cheerios 🙄 My eyes rolleth

[@SaraHubbardAskingMe]

Some of these reviews are so unrealistic. Like yes, let me pour some cereal and whole chips on the floor. Oh the vacuum didn’t get it? It sucks! 😂😂

[@jesssandra6069]

Toddlers do it for kicks i think

[@Marakas1225]

somebody know where can i find a relplace for the yellow brush? i miss one of the grey parts, and i couldnt find it anywere :( .... in shark official site sell it but im from mexico and they dont ship outside of US not even to an PO BOX :/

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, I don't know of any way for you to get it directly...but you could try a site like this - www.shipito.com/en/ They let you order to a US address, then they forward that package to your final destination (in Mexico or wherever you want it to go)

[@aliciaz4682]

Stairs. I am wanting to get it for my folks, but they have a sunken living room. Does it have sensors to prevent it from falling? I know that irobot ones do, I was curious about the shark

[@ModernCastle]

It does. A drop sensor is standard on basically every robot vacuum. It will not fall down stairs / into sunken areas

[@harmbestrude6436]

Just got my grandparents one for Christmas today hope it’s easy for them to understand

[@ModernCastle]

The app will take a bit to setup, but you don't need the app to operate it. It's as easy as plugging it in, setting it on the charger, and then simply pressing the start button for each cycle.

[@braydencordrey8544]

Great video, looking great man

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks!

[@alejandrogalindez6158]

Hi, Great Reviews, BTW, Do you recommend any vacuum robot to clean a house with an very hairy dogs?

[@ModernCastle]

There are a number of robots that could be a good option. Check out this video we just uploaded - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6S9nGhpn7mnpNE I'd suggest getting one of the higher robots that meets your other home / usability criteria.

[@virginiamorton1808]

In your mapping how do you set up the barriers of your rooms and can you set up the rooms in the order that you would like the vacuum to clean ..Example get the living room and Kitchen first and second then halls and bedroom ?? I have to see yet a demo on how to set the measurments of each room and i am having a time doing this ..Does any one use this feature ??

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, we were never able to get the Shark IQ's map to work at all.

[@TheMyradin]

I know this review is a few months old but I would like to know if it is sturdy enough for a cat to ride on it without it damaging the machine.

[@ModernCastle]

Perhaps a very small / very light cat. The Shark IQ does not feel especially robust in its construction compared to other robots we've tested.

[@jojozou1621]

I have 4 cats at home. It works pretty good, but sometimes cat jumped on it either start the machine or stop it. 😂

[@fatemajahanchowdhury6816]

Hi I want to buy a vacuum, can you please compare and suggest me between shark and ecovacs which model would be great for hardwood floor? Thank you

[@ModernCastle]

The Ecovac N8+ Pro is the best Shark or Ecovac robot vacuum we've tested to date - amzn.to/3cxP0q3 moderncastle.com/ecovacs-deebot-n8-plus-pro-review/ That's what I'd recommend between Shark and Ecovacs.

[@PeterRose8907]

Hi Modern Castle , my SharkIq is not emptying itself anymore , any ideas what couldve happen ?

[@ModernCastle]

1. See if the robot itself is clogged / empty robot dust bin 2. See if the base is clogged / empty base Those are the 2 most common issues (and #1 we experienced ourselves, clogging issue). If it's not one of those you should reach out to Shark, as the problem is more likely more complex.

[@welligntonmaluf]

Do you know if I can clean the self empty dust pan with water ?

[@ModernCastle]

I would not recommend it and I don't believe Shark does either. You MIGHT could use a very damp rag to wipe it out. However, leave it for 2-3 days to fully dry to be safe.

[@funwithvanshika4405]

My Shark AI Robot VACMOP PRO (RV2001WDCA) doesn’t ultraclean. It gets stuck in communicating with robot then just timesout with the robot not leaving the dock at all. How do I resolve this? Cloud please make Ultraclean options videos

[@ModernCastle]

Not sure. Unfortunately, I just wasn't overly impressed with Shark's robots, so we haven't spend much time / money trying to test more of their models.

[@ennettequiroz9359]

I ve had the Shark Iq for about 5 months now, I recently have experienced that I send the robot to a specific room but goes the other way. I ve deleted the shark then added it. I’ve also deleted the map (which was very disappointing bc it took me 25-30 runs before I got the map. I don’t know what else to do? I don’t need it to clean my whole house all the time. It doesn’t go to the room I send it to.

[@ModernCastle]

I would suggest you reach out to Shark support here - www.sharkclean.com/support/ Sounds like you have an issue they would need to resolve, or that the warranty would cover

[@TheInnerDeath]

I have the same problem and I reached out to Shark support. They asked bunch of questions which I have already provided them in my first email. They kept asking more question after 5-6 email chain. Then, their answers was exactly like this : "We would like to advise you that this is still being looked into, and once it is determined what is causing this issue it will be resolved through an update to the robot or the app. You will not be notified when that happens." It hasn't been fixed yet and I don't think they're going to fix it. Shark robots aren't smart like they said. The navigation system is crap. The only good thing is suction if you compare to other smart robots. I already bought a braava m6. I'll planning to buy a irobot for my the next robot if shark still keeps not fixing these problems...

[@theresaharrison9321]

It has issues picking up ceral, or anything that is not just dirt, like leaves that might come into your home. Also will not self empty leaves, ceral etc, becomes clogged during self emptying. If you have no hair wrap, buy a roomba. Yes, I have both and the Roomba though more expensive, does bot need supervision when running

[@jonhawkins2374]

No hair wrap , what does that mea?????

[@janetliberio3984]

I love my Roborock vacuum. Couldn't ask for a better product.

[@ModernCastle]

Nice! Which model did you go with?

[@wishingb5859]

Yeah, I would have gotten that but I wanted to use the self-empty base. I got the Shark at a huge discount so it ended up being cheaper than the Roborock for me.

[@traceywhite1729]

The roller brush is supposed to not get tangled with hair. I’m curious if that works good because I have to cut hair out of my central vac’s roller brush almost after every use and I hate it. That would be a big selling feature to me.

[@ModernCastle]

I haven't tested it enough vs. hair long term to say for sure, however, thus far it has not had any hair tangles develope at all. Seems to be pretty resilient.

[@lesliealmodovar8493]

Yes it does.

[@petrospantelis]

Does the camera point to the ceiling? If so, is it used for mapping only? How does the shark avoid obstacles?

[@ModernCastle]

That is correct. It is for mapping only. Shark does not avoid obstacles, except those that are mapped within its memory. It learns obstacles by running into them first.

[@Emmanuel-ti6ym]

Does the Shark IQ have a no go zone or no go line update?

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, I'm not sure. When we initially tested the Shark IQ we had trouble getting the app to work. I was hoping the app had been improved in the months since we tested, but it seems not. We ran multiple cleaning sessions over the weekend so the Shark IQ could generate a map, however, it never did. Without an active map I cannot create the keep out zones / lines (whichever it is)...and Shark doesn't specific (at least as far as I could find) on their website or other product pages. Sorry we don't have better info.

[@troynab]

What's the best way to vacuum the second floor with the iQ? Do I need to move the whole unit together or just the robot by itself?

[@ModernCastle]

I would just try moving only the robot first and see how it performs. It should be able to do that without much issue.

[@troynab]

@@ModernCastle what happen if the robot wants to use the dust bin?

[@ModernCastle]

@@troynab It will be unable to find the bin and will give up and stop vacuuming.

[@carltaylor1497]

You can't really do this. Whether or not you bring the base to the 2nd level your map will never be right as it will merge the 2 floors into 1 and will be useless for navigation on either floor.. If you move the robot to the 2nd level without moving the base, same result. messed up useless map. Luckily I only have 1 level.. They are on sale @ Costco right now for $100 off. Might be a good time to get another for the 2nd level? The app will accommodate multiple robots & I assume it will create a map for each one?

[@doobiejess]

Can i use it on a different floor? (My basement). Do i have to bring my base in the basement?

[@ModernCastle]

You don't have to bring the base to the basement. You can just bring the robot

[@brendacollins9420]

the iq is not changing keep saying that the battery is low and the other thing we changed our wifi is that an issue? Please help thank you

[@ModernCastle]

How old is the battery?

[@louiseleatherwood8311]

Wondering has anyone heard of the Model shark rv1101 arus? It is very similar to this one here. I can't find anything online about it.

[@ModernCastle]

Could you send me a link to? I'll check it out.

[@tac6044]

it normal to feel very little exhaust air coming out of the vacuum while it is cleaning? It seems to be working but very little exhaust air comes out.

[@ModernCastle]

That's normal. You won't feel a super high flow of air coming out of the exhaust.

[@carolgregory3299]

My Shark RV1001AE has locked up calling for error number 2. Nothing under the machine and everything cleaned of debri. I think I have a rear wheel locking up but I don’t know which one. This sucks

[@ModernCastle]

I would suggest reaching out to Shark support here - www.sharkclean.com/support/

[@gustavomartins9183]

Does it go open small steps such as area rugs?

[@ModernCastle]

Yes, it can climb small heights...up to around 0.75".

[@armenstaubach9276]

So to avoid it to fall from stairs I have to use the tapes?

[@ModernCastle]

No. It has a drop sensor. So it will not fall down stairs. Use the magnetic tape to just keep it out of other areas.

[@hazeltaylor9168]

Can I randomly start robot in any room even tho I've started programming another area?

[@ModernCastle]

Yep. It might struggle a bit to find its way around, but it'll figure it out in time.

[@Free_Samples]

Question for you... I can't seem to find the answer. What happens if I need to move the base to a different area? Everyone says don't move it, but I have to move mine, we are rearranging.

[@ModernCastle]

That's perfectly fine to move it. You may need to delete your map and let it re-map your home so it understands the location of the base after the move. But that's not a big issue.

[@Free_Samples]

@@ModernCastle Thank you so much. I really appreciate your assistance. Happy Holidays!

[@ModernCastle]

@@Free_Samples You're welcome!

[@Slacker28]

Did it update with no-go lines or areas?

[@ModernCastle]

I'm still having a little trouble getting the app to work like it's supposed to, but it does look like they now have room by room cleaning. So that's a plus.

[@Slacker28]

@@ModernCastle There are certain pieces of furniture that these robots get stuck on that I need them to avoid

[@ryanf7596]

Slacker 28 there's strips it comes with that you can place down and it will avoid going past it.

[@michaeltechreviews5390]

Nice review but you didnt notice that for the map feature it take up to 20 run to get the map done.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks! I guess I'm not too worried about how long it takes to create the initial map. All robot vacuums we've tested usually need several runs before they have a really good map of your home figured out. In any case, sorry I didn't provide more info on the mapping. We could have done a better job there.

[@michaeltechreviews5390]

@@ModernCastle there always room to get better and better but still nice review ;)

[@ModernCastle]

@@michaeltechreviews5390 My thoughts exactly. We try to get a little better each video. We'll take this lesson and try to not make it again.

[@michaeltechreviews5390]

The navigation of these robot are a major factor these days, roborock has the best navigation so far!

[@ModernCastle]

@@michaeltechreviews5390 Agreed, Roborock is really solid. We've been equally impressed with iRobot also, particularly their Rooma 900 series, i7+, and S9+. Most others leave something to be desired (granted, they are usually cheaper...so I get it).

[@Obababoy]

Can someone please upload a video of the sound? This thing is so loud! I think i need a new one. I

[@jimgreen8411]

Few

[@jojozou1621]

Agree. The sound is bit loud

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

It has one of the best sections on the market, you don't get good section on a quiet vacuum, quincdently it works the same way with women lol 😆

[@ChocoLot798]

How tall is this? I have a few couches and a TV stand that I’m not quite sure if this robot would fit under. I want to try a different approach to picking up dirt , debris and dog hair off the floor vs using brooms that wear out over time, and vacuums that tend to blow the hair back out anyway.

[@ModernCastle]

Here's the size of the robot: 12.6″ diameter 3.5″ tall 6.92 pounds

[@ChocoLot798]

Thank you! I have multiple levels so would this brand and model be worth it? There’s stairs and I’m wondering if I can just pick it up and carry the robot around or if I really need a multi level specific one.

[@ModernCastle]

@@ChocoLot798 Yes, you can pick it up and move it to additional levels. If you have the app setup on your phone it should map it into memory.

[@carltaylor1497]

@@ModernCastle Not actually. See my reply to Troy above.

[@smile480000]

WIll this work on marble floors?

[@ModernCastle]

Yes

[@MMunn]

Out of the box and I can’t get it to connect to WiFi keeps saying the password is wrong, had the same password for 10 years now, tried multiple troubleshooting and forums and all I see is others with same problem and no resolution

[@ModernCastle]

Couple of things you can try... 1) Make sure you're broadcasting your network SSID 2) Make sure it's a 2.4 ghz wifi channel 3) Create an open network SSID with no password and let it connect, then add a password after you've connected

[@itunnu5103]

What is the suction power in Pa? Thanks

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, Shark does not publish that information. Sorry :(

[@itunnu5103]

@@ModernCastle Thank you. I guess this is why I couldn't get that info on amazon too. Can you do or what can you say about Coredy L900? It has 2700 Pa which is higher than s9+. I can trade self-emptying feature for suction power.

[@ModernCastle]

@@itunnu5103 We haven't tested the L900, but in general we liked the Coredy we did test (the R500+ and R3500). In general, I think suction power is a good metric to look at, but I would be surprised to find that the L900 is a better cleaner than the S9+. Suction power aside, we've only had 4 robot vacuums (out of the 50+ we've tested) remove an average of 99%+ or our cleaning tests, those include the Roomba S9+, i7+, i3+, and e5. So even the relatively lower suction power of the e5 is sufficient. In my view, the brushrolls are just as much of a factor in cleaning performance as raw suction power. While I don't know the exact suction power of the Shark IQ, others have also said in the comments that it's higher than Roomba. Even so, the cleaning performance just isn't there...most likely due to the brushroll design.

[@Sara-kz3bs]

Can it pick up hair? For example, pet hair, real hair from normal shedding?

[@ModernCastle]

We didn't test it vs. a huge amount of hair like we did with our other tests. However, in our daily usage it has done perfectly fine. It's removed hair without tangles thus far.

[@cdann26]

I know this reply is super late lol but we have a German Shepherd mix who sheds a TON and we’ve only had our vacuum a couple of days...it has sucked up SO much of his hair. I’m super happy with it.

[@theyarecops461]

Can map multiple floors? for example a 2nd level in a home?

[@ModernCastle]

No, I don't believe Shark's app has multiple level mapping.

[@daquan99999]

I have the question before but after thinking a little bit more, I don't think it will work well with multiple floors even the app supports it. Because the battery life is relatively short, it will not have enough power to clean multiple floors without recharging. And the size of the charge base is significantly bigger than normal, it is not convenient to move the vacuum and the base to a different floor so often. So at this price point, I think a better solution is to buy additional one for the second floor.

[@mifh8577]

If your house is that dirty, buy a shop vac

[@zookinthe6ix461]

Does it go in circles after a few months of usage. Like the deebot

[@ModernCastle]

That's not something we've experienced, but we also haven't put the Shark IQ to the stress test with extended daily usage.

[@Will-ib9yf]

Great video. I would be even better if you could see and hear it run for a few seconds to gauge noise, sound type and dust been empty noise.

[@ModernCastle]

Sorry about that oversight! I agree, that would have been really helpful. We've started to make that a standard part of our tests in our newer videos, but neglected to do so for this video.

[@Boodieman72]

I have one and it's not good for carpets with deeper debris as I can still pull out two Dyson V10 canisters of dirt after it's finished. Good for upkeep but not deep cleaning. BTW this DOES have no go zones in the maps.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks for sharing your experience. That's generally been my experience with most lower / mid range robots. Only the most expensive robots can really compete with a traditional canister / upright. And my apologies for the error regarding no go zones.

[@kaneda7katsuragi]

How are the no go zones setup? All the reviews state that they can't get the maps to actually work. once the map is online can you make boxes that the shark won't go into?

[@carltaylor1497]

@@kaneda7katsuragi Yes. Menu > Map > Edit > Zones

[@rph3144]

Mine is constantly clogged after trying to empty. Won’t run until take apart and clean it. Not exactly a time or labor saver.

[@ModernCastle]

What's it clogged with?

[@alexander2685]

Heheh I like this guy he makes me laugh I subscribed and I love my robot vacuum.

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you! :D

[@oneloveboo1]

This shark iq or roomba i3+? I have mostly medium pile carpet (only kitchen and bathrooms have tile). I think these 2 are more comparable to each other than the i7+, as far as pricing but I know i3+ just came out in September so I need help with the iq and i3+ comparison. I know that shark iq had boundary strips. Does i3+ have virtual no go? And how iq and i3+ comparable to e5 and 677 other than clean base? Please and thank you!

[@ModernCastle]

Roomba i3+ Roomba i3+ performed equal to or better than Shark's IQ in virtually every criteria. Many i3+ packages don't' include them, but i3+ is compatible with virtual barrier walls - amzn.to/33urXHE i3+ is massively better than 677, but has a similar performance level to the e5. Biggest difference between e5 and i3+ is the clean base.

[@oneloveboo1]

@@ModernCastle you are awesome and so responsive! Thanks so much!!

[@oneloveboo1]

@@ModernCastle but I think because of financials, I may have to get the iq :( I have kohl’s cash but can’t use until 12/1 and i3+ sold out (I only have until 12/9 to use it so I’m still hoping they restock i3+🤞🏽) Ihope it works ok for me regardless 😉

[@ModernCastle]

@@oneloveboo1 You're very welcome!

[@ModernCastle]

@@oneloveboo1 Maybe buy Shark IQ, but don't open. Then return before the return period expires and get the i3+. That should give it extra time to come back into stock. Don't get me wrong...IQ isn't bad, but i3+ is certainly better, in my view.

[@razorseal]

Hey there, good review, and also good channel! Hoping you get lots of subs!

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks very much!

[@uukevinoo]

Is it suppose to be quieter than Roomba 980? I just got shark IQ today. Even though I used the max power mode, it was still too quiet than Roomba 980 with deep cleaning mode.

[@ModernCastle]

The Roomba 980 seems to be a bit louder and more powerful in terms of suction compared to the Shark IQ.

[@cherikeuler8181]

Anybody know how to change the power level for more suction?

[@ModernCastle]

I don't believe there is a way to change the suction level. It has a constant suction. If that is something that's been added via firmware then it will be available within the app.

[@KB-nj9ht]

I have an option in my app to change the suction power.

[@City-Hiker]

Shark will released a newest RV2820AE model this week. It is not available yet.

[@ModernCastle]

I believe we've got one shipping to us soon for testing.

[@worm777]

How do you feel about your older brother Hux being a General in the First Order?

[@ModernCastle]

The empire did nothing wrong

[@DrStevenHobbs]

What is my purpose? You bring the butter.

[@xtubeit8265]

So stick with my Kirby!?! Got it!

[@rellis008]

Does it work without wifi?

[@ModernCastle]

You'll miss out on a bunch of the features, but yes, you can use it without wifi. Just click the buttons on the unit itself.

[@IMiss_The90s]

Anyone have cats and using this unit? I have the iRobot 960 and it does well with hair (rollers and brush are like a rubber and the hair doesn't often get caught or tangled). That's fine. But I am tired of it getting stuck and constantly emptying the bin and cleaning sensors etc. Sometimes it can't even get itself lined up properly on the charging station. I am going to return it as for the price I am not satisfied. This shark is on sale so I would like to try it out if some pet owners could chime in. Thanks!

[@ModernCastle]

We didn't test the Shark IQ against cats...but knowing what I know about the general performance level of the 960 and Shark IQ I am confident in saying that if you're disappointed with the 960's performance, the Shark is going to disappoint even more. It just doesn't have the suction power of the 960. In our tests, we also experienced some clogging issues on the IQ due to the small dust bin. I would suggest you check out the Roomba i7+ or S9+, both of which are upgrade over both the 960 and Shark IQ. You can see our Roomba high-end model comparison here for more info - moderncastle.com/roomba-s9-plus-vs-s9-vs-i7-plus-vs-i7-vs-e5/

[@IMiss_The90s]

@@ModernCastle oh wow I didn't know the shark had less suction than the 960. I don't find the 960 suction good at all. We have all laminate flooring. No carpet. I'm just looking at something that's good with pet hair/dust/basic dirt. No kids or anything and happy we don't have carpet lol

[@scoop3]

@@IMiss_The90s according to Vacuum Wars, the shark IQ actually has some of the highest suction on the market... I don't think @Modern Castle measured ACTUAL suction? I didn't see it happen in the video if they did...

[@honcho714]

How does it handle Los of pet hair?

[@ModernCastle]

We didn't test pet hair specifically, but given its performance with other debris types my guess would be poorly.

[@darthplagueis3488]

Everybody gangsta until the robot vacuum [redacted]

[@ModernCastle]

Underrated comment

[@jjhydrama]

love those socks

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you :D

[@ThisTall]

I’ve been trying to convince myself to buy one of these things for 2 years. But 1 thing that seems to be a fact about them, that these reviews never seem to mention. Is that whatever process you’re using now, is working better then even the best & most expensive robot vacuum ever made. It seems to be unanimous in every test I’ve seen, that No, it will not get everything.

[@ModernCastle]

If you're looking at the $300 Shark IQ, 100% you're correct. The newest robot from Roborock, the S7 MaxV Ultra is indeed a full replacement. But it's also $1,400.

[@ThisTall]

@@ModernCastle even the Roomba i8+ and the Shark 1000 are and others worth over $700+ are the same thing. Haven’t seen a single test of one that doesn’t leave stuff behind.

[@ModernCastle]

@@ThisTall Go check out the S9+ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rSiZJ8Zs2Hj6s If raw cleaning performance is most important then S9+ is the best option on the market

[@mrb692]

The thing I didn’t get until after I got a robot was the effect of cleaning frequency. I used to vacuum once a week, but my robot does it every day while I’m at work. So even if it only gets 85% of the dirt on it’s first day, it’ll get 85% of what it missed the next day, and 85% of what it missed that day on the third day, and so on. Assuming I add 1/7th of a week’s worth of dirt each day, it works out to the robot leaving ~ 2% of dirt after 5 days. I can live with my house being consistently 2% dirtier (roughly 3 hours worth of dirt). Plus I don’t have to deal with my house getting dirtier and dirtier throughout the week. I also don’t make a habit of spilling cheerios or sugar on my carpet every day, and if I do, my Dyson’s still right there in the closet.

[@yananxie6633]

Don't buy this one if you live with someone with hairs. I bought this robot because it came with a dustbin so that I wouldn't manually clean it up too frequently. However, it got stuck like twice a day. Fixing it is much more miserable than cleaning up the dustbin.

[@bee3027]

Do you still recommend this shark?

[@ModernCastle]

Not the IQ, but their new Shark AI is a much better robot and a much better value. See here - moderncastle.com/shark-ai-ultra-2-in-1-review/

[@PeterSwinkels]

nice

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks

[@lolitagrant6751]

Dog hair cloggs it up quick, too; and, causes a red light, and a stop of cleaning.

[@kcnham292]

What about a dirty, greasy, leafy garage floor?

[@ModernCastle]

Definitely don't do that...it would at best perform poorly, at worst destroy the machine in record time.

[@jojozou1621]

Bought one after watch the video. 😆

[@ModernCastle]

Nice! Glad to hear the video was helpful.

[@80sDecadeCanYouPleaseComeBack]

I got mine by a surprise delivery Monday, June 30, 2020🇮🇳😀🇮🇳😀 Today is Sunday, July 5, 2020...it didn’t take long for me to set it up and am now waiting for 1st 6 hours to be fully charged!! I’ll try it tomorrow and see how it runs!! Nice video boy but WOMYN ARE NOT GUYS!!!!!!

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks! I hope you like it. You'll have to let us know how the performance is for your home.

[@Hobo_X]

The horrible software completely ruins this vacuum! If anyone sees this comment in the future, BEWARE the Shark robot vacuums. Their mapping functionality is straight up broken when you command it to clean specific rooms. Over half of the time, it will not do the correct room and then dock as if it finished. I want my vacuums done daily, and over half of the time I tell it to do a bathroom it will do my kitchen and then stop. I have to try on average 3 times before it finally does the bathroom. Lots of people complain about the exact same issue online too.

[@mortyexplains]

You look like General Hux

[@ModernCastle]

Today is the end of the Republic. The end of a regime that acquiesces to disorder. :P

[@shareewert3157]

My brush got full of dog hair.. so mad. I thought that was also part of self cleaning.

[@anthonyflores9648]

I bought my shark in brand new for $250

[@nm556]

Don't buy this.The dust bin INSANELY small, which causes it to clog and then not self empty. You will end up returning this item for something better, like me, I promise.

[@ModernCastle]

You're not wrong, the bin is really small. We did experience some clogging when we tested it against cereal, but it seemed to do fine with other debris. Out of curiosity, what did you end up buying instead of the IQ?

[@tsquared1217]

What did you buy to replace it?

[@c-hd5696]

I was either looking at this one or the Roborock S5 max which I think is the one I will take. I’m skeptical about this one as I previously had a shark and it died within a week

[@ModernCastle]

@@c-hd5696 Between those two I would go with you gut...go Roborock S5 Max. The only thing Shark has over the S5 Max is the self empty dust bin. Cleaning performance, navigation, 2-in-1 mopping, build quality...the S5 Max beats Shark in all of these areas and others.

[@c-hd5696]

@@ModernCastle That's the only thing which I really like about the Shark. I wonder if Roborock will come out with a self empty dust bin this year

[@cbro777]

Seriously, are you really going to need to be vacuuming up cheerios on a daily basis? And it certainly wouldn't be that much, maybe a few on the floor if any. I see these things as dust and small debris vacuums.

[@ModernCastle]

Maybe not, but the cereal test is intended to showcase how well a vacuum can handle a difficult situation.

[@wishingb5859]

It works well on hard floors. I don’t ever need to vacuum or sweep those anymore. It took a few cleaning cycles to say that but now I just look and see clean floors. It doesn’t clean area rugs. That is what I pull out my Shark Lift away for.

[@alisonmurphy7668]

If you have small kids, yes, yes you will. Or at least similarly shaped items.

[@paulpierson7908]

We bought one almost a month ago and run it almost every day - DON'T BUY THIS ONE! After all my research, The IQ seemed to be highly rated and said to clean well although there were some issues noted with the programming and lack of box out zones. These are in fact real issues. First, where she ( we call her "Berta" ) cleans she does a very nice job. Design wise, mechanics and cleaning wise I have no complaints. However, you definitely need a bot with zones that you can block out and who's programming is more advanced. If things get moved it tends to cause problems and she does not really do a thorough job when you check her map for what she has done. Her pattern makes no sense and she really doesn't seem to learn very well. All in all her cleaning ability is excellent for picking up, cracks, corners etc i'd give her a 9 out of 10 but her ability to learn and adapt and do an efficient and thorough pattern is like a 4 so overall, 6.5. I live on an island so returning her isn't a viable option or I would and get a different bot. Her self emptying is a great feature as is her removing hair by herself from the rollers. Good Luck

[@ModernCastle]

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the IQ, Paul. If you need help finding something different let me know.

[@carltaylor1497]

Just got mine yesterday. Have done 3 runs with it and it has created a pretty decent map. There are digital No Go Zones. If you go into Map Edit then click on "Zones" you can create No Go zones on the map. It's possible this is something that was added in an update since you posted this comment I guess.

[@paulpierson7908]

@@carltaylor1497 - Hope hope they have upgraded the whole programming. For the first week I was impressed and what she cleaned was exceptional. but later the patterns made no sense and you couldn't send her to the kitchen although we were supposed to be able to pick a room to clean etc. The programming was the only complaint we have and no longer even use her. So hopefully, fingers crossed, they have modified the program and if so she could be a totally amazing bot!!! Blessings and good luck.

[@C2IT678]

Pretty sure they weren't meant to vaccum that much of a mess.more to maintain

[@ModernCastle]

Probably so. But numerous other robot vacuums handles this volume of debris without issue. In my view, Shark should be able to handle it.

[@dzerres]

Meh. It's okay - at half the price of the big-name brand it's worth a shot but I am disappointed in the programming. It keeps running up to the same obstacle, again, and again, and again. Then it spins around a couple of times and goes up at it again. Very annoying if you are home and hearing it do that. One particular problem: sliding glass door tracks. It is NOT programmed to handle those at all. It should never try to get over something that sticks up 1/2 inch off of the floor - there are no rugs made like that. It does get up a lot of stuff but it could be waaaay better with just some software improvements. I like the self-emptying without bags! That's what turned me off of the other one.

[@davejames990]

We named ours Dumbshit. Enuf said

[@ModernCastle]

Lol..

[@ChipLinck]

Don't say the A word. Having videos activate my devices is annoying.

[@ModernCastle]

Interesting that it activated at all. Alexa is supposed to ignore the frequencies created by speakers, so as to avoid this problem.

[@langerking]

@@ModernCastle my TV activates Lexi all the time, so if that is a thing it ain't working!

[@ale3462512]

500 dollars brick! Useless, worst consumer service ever, app does not work, promisses with dog hair.....make me laugh.

[@ModernCastle]

Yikes. Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with Shark IQ. Were you able to return it?

[@rotavatandaslik]

ı think, very bad product, very slow..